Mary Ann Tomko
Jul 11, 2019
AUSTINTOWN - Mary Ann Tomko, 84, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, July 11, 2019, at Hospice House surrounded by her family and friends.
Mary Ann was born Jan. 13, 1935, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Marie Marinchak Tomko, and she was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1952 graduate of...
Kathy A. Berkey
Jul 9, 2019
POLAND - Kathy A. Berkey, 63, passed away late Tuesday morning, July 9, 2019, at The Cleveland Clinic following a brief illness.
Kathy was born Aug. 20, 1955, in Warren, a daughter of the late Allen K. Riffle and Judy Knapp Riffle, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1973 graduate of Liberty...
Ann Marion Schertler
Jul 9, 2019
GIRARD - Ann Marion Schertler, 99, passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 9, 2019, at The Inn at Poland Way, where she spent the last year of her life. Ann Carson was born May 20, 1920, in Treglia, Italy, a daughter of Dominick A. Carusone and Maria J. Parrillo Carusone, and came to America and Girard with her family as...
James R. Campbell
Jul 8, 2019
AUSTINTOWN - James R. Campbell, 93, passed away peacefully Monday morning, July 8, 2019, at Hospice House.
James was born June 23, 1926, in Youngstown, a son of Harry and Bessie Prebble Campbell, and spent nearly his entire life in this area.
Mr. Campbell enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1943, and proudly served for...
Irene N. Perish
Jul 7, 2019
YOUNGSTOWN - Irene N. Perish, 90, formerly of Canfield, passed away peacefully in her sleep early Sunday morning, July 7, 2019, at her home at the Inn at Christine Valley.
Irene was born Sept. 25, 1928, in Youngstown, a daughter of Frank Theodore Perish and Rose Kraioski Perish, and she was a lifelong area resident.
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Stephen J. Pozega
Jul 6, 2019
GIRARD - Stephen J. Pozega, 83, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, July 6, 2019, at Humility House in Austintown with his family by his side.
Stephen was born Oct. 20, 1935, in Girard, a son of the late Michael and Barbara Molinar Pozega, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1953 graduate of...
Lorena "Dee" Gruver
Jul 4, 2019
BOARDMAN - Lorena Gruver, 84, passed away peacefully early Thursday evening, July 4, 2019, at her home.
Lorena, who was known to all as "Dee," was born June 15, 1935, in East Liverpool. She was a daughter of the late John and Eva Alvirda Wilson Baumgarner, and moved to Youngstown in 1955 when she married.
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David James Cavender
Jul 2, 2019
AUSTINTOWN - David James Cavender, 63, passed away July 2, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
David was born April 2, 1956, in Key West, Fla., where his father was stationed in the U.S. Navy.
He was a son of James O. and Lois Miller Cavender, and moved to Zanesville with his family when he...
Martha Rose Thomas
Jul 1, 2019
CANFIELD - Martha Rose Thomas, 83, entered the gates of heaven on July 1, 2019, passing from this earthly life.
Martha was born July 17, 1935, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Elchuck, and lived in this area all of her life.
She graduated from East High School in 1955, and...
Robert Lee Murphy, Jr.
Jul 1, 2019
AUSTINTOWN - Robert Lee Murphy, Jr., 61, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019, at his home. Robert was born March 23, 1958, in Campbell, a son of Robert Lee Murphy, Sr. and Margaret Rose Duboy Murphy, and lived in this area all of his life.
Robert was a carpenter working out of Union Local No. 171, and...
Brian T. Droney
Jul 1, 2019
YOUNGSTOWN - Brian T. Droney, 43, passed away early Monday morning, July 1, 2019, at his home after a seven-year struggle with heart disease. Brian was born Nov. 11, 1975, in Youngstown, a son of John "Jack" and Jeannette Kos Droney, and lived in this area all of his life. Brian was a 1994 graduate of Austintown Fitch High...
Carol Ann Johnson
Jun 30, 2019
GIRARD – Carol Ann Johnson, 76, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, June 30, 2019, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born Nov. 12, 1942 in Tioga, W. Va., a daughter of the late James and Della Bennett Carlson, and came to this area when she was 16. Carol was a loving and devoted wife, mother,...
Dolores Bobovnik
Jun 27, 2019
CANFIELD - Dolores Bobovnik, 76, passed away Thursday morning, June 27, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a brief illness.
Dolores, who was known to all as "Dee," was born Dec. 19, 1942, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Harold and Argatha Emery Hagerty, and was a lifelong area resident.
After graduating from...
William Thomas "Bill" Yarb
Jun 27, 2019
YOUNGSTOWN - William T. "Bill" Yarb, 87, retired City of Youngstown Fire Captain, passed away Thursday morning, June 27, 2019, at Hospice House.
William was born April 12, 1932, in the Brownlee Woods neighborhood of Youngstown, to John and Catherine Skokan Yarb, and lived in the neighborhood all of his life.
Bill's youth included participation...
Ann Potock
Jun 26, 2019
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP - Ann Potock, 95, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, June 26, 2019, at Liberty Health Care Center.
Ann was born Nov. 28, 1923, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Sam and Mary Loyko Samsonchik, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a graduate of East High School and worked for General...
Julianna M. Pieton
Jun 23, 2019
NORTH LIMA - Julianna M. Pieton, 69, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, June 23, 2019, at University Hospitals in Cleveland.
Julianna was born Oct. 23, 1949, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John S. Sr. and Pauline Skruck Pieton, and lived in this area most of her life.
She was a graduate of Ursuline...
Mary L. Mikula
Jun 23, 2019
AUSTINTOWN – Mary L. Mikula, 90, formerly of Youngstown's west side, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, June 23, 2019, at Humility House.
Mary was born April 28, 1929, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Dominic and Frances Marie Pregi Esposito, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a graduate of Wilson High School,...
Rosemary Soroka Holmes
Jun 21, 2019
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. - Rosemary Soroka Holmes, 66, passed away of natural causes, Friday, June 21, 2019, at her home in Colorado Springs, surrounded by her loving family.
Rosemary was born Oct. 8, 1952, in Warren, a daughter of the late August and Josephine Soroka, and grew up in Niles.
She was a graduate of...
Sadie A. Pepe
Jun 21, 2019
YOUNGSTOWN – Sadie A. Pepe, 89, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully Friday morning, June 21, 2019, at her son's home, surrounded by her family, following a lengthy illness.
Sadie was born April 25, 1930, in Niles, a daughter of the late Samuel and Margaret Corso DePasquale, and lived nearly all her life in the...
Robert Lee "Bobby" Matthews, Jr.
Jun 17, 2019
NEW WATERFORD - Robert Lee "Bobby" Matthews Jr., 47, formerly of Austintown, passed away Monday, June 17, 2019, at The Cleveland Clinic as a result of surgical complications. Robert was born Dec. 5, 1971, in Youngstown, a son of Robert Lee Sr. and Barbara Walker Matthews. He was a 1990 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and lived in...
